Livingston County Sheriff's Office

**COMMUNITY SAFETY ALERT**

It’s that time of year again when all of our members of the 4 bureaus re-certify for CPR/AED training. The members go through a 4 hour class taught by instructors from our Office. We use the American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR/AED. They must be re-certified ever 2 years. To pass the class they pass a written and practical examination. A CPR call usually begins with a person calling 911 for a person down. As the Dispatcher is receiving the information, he/she i...s giving the caller CPR instructions and another Dispatcher is dispatching law enforcement, fire and EMS. As soon as a Deputy arrives, the Deputy will take over and administer life saving measures. Fire and EMS will soon arrive, and again take over and transport the patient. In our Jail Division and Court Security Division, all members are trained to perform CPR if an inmate, visitor, or other staff member collapses. Pictured below are some of our Dispatchers who received their recertification status!

**MEMBER MONDAY** -Recognizing Your Deputy Sheriffs- Deputy Frederick Ingalls, Jail Division

Caledonia Police Department is advising that some may receive a scam call that appears to be from their phone number (585-538-6200) claiming to be a police officer. The caller is requesting your personal information including social security number and bank account information. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR INFORMATION.

Felony Sex Abuse Charges Dating Back to 1980's AVON- Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Allegany County resident on numerous violent felony charges following an investigation into the rape and sexual abuse of children dating back to the 1980’s.

Felony DWI and Felony AUO arrest MOUNT MORRIS - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Mount Morris resident on felony DWI and felony AUO charges following a traffic stop.

Road Closure- Anderson Road Town of York between 36 and Limerick Rd - emergency and bus traffic can get through. Thank you for planning an alternate route.

****UPDATE**** Anderson Road is back open to all traffic ROAD CLOSURE- Anderson Road Town of York is closed for the day between State highway 36 and Limerick Road. Emergency traffic and school bus traffic can still get through. Thank you for using an alternate route.

ROAD CLOSURE- Anderson Road Town of York is closed for the day between State highway 36 and Limerick Road. Emergency traffic and school bus traffic can still get through. Thank you for using an alternate route.

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Deer cross the road year round in Western New York. In the fall, whitetail deer become much more active due to their mating season. Be more diligent at dusk and dawn, as that is heavy movement times for whitetail deer. Slow down and get to your destination safely!

LEICESTER - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Leicester NY resident on felony Robbery charges after an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. It is alleged that on October 26, 2020 at approximately 5:35 am, 51 year old Guillermo Dediego-Reyes went to a factory on Mt. Morris Road and confronted a female. It is further alleged that Dediego-Reyes held a pistol to the female and stole her cell phone. Dediego-Reyes fled the scene prior to Sheriff’s Deputies arri...ving. Sheriff’s Investigators later located Dediego-Reyes and took him into custody. Dediego-Reyes was arrested and charged with felony Robbery in the 1st Degree, Menacing in the 2nd Degree, and Petit Larceny. Dediego-Reyes was turned over to Central Booking Deputies at the Livingston County Jail for processing and pre-arraignment detention as the offenses did qualify for pre-arraignment detention under the NYS Justice Reform Act. The District Attorney’s Office was contacted in regards to bail due to the felony level charge. It was recommended that Dediego-Reyes be held on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond. Dediego-Reyes was later arraigned at the Livingston County Centralized Arraignment Part (LC-CAP) at the Livingston County Jail before Town of Avon Justice Temperato. The Judge did remand Dediego-Reyes to the custody of the Sheriff on the recommended bail of $15,000 cash or $30,000 bond. The incident was investigated by members of the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) under the command of Sheriff’s Investigator Gene Chichester.

AVON- Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty advises of a fatal house fire in the Town of Avon.

INTERSTATE 390- Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Knoxville Tennessee resident on felony charges after a traffic stop. On October 24, 2020 Deputy Michael Telesca was dispatched to Interstate 390 for a report of a vehicle driving erratically. The Deputy Sheriff located the vehicle in question and initiated a traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle was identified as 29 year old Christopher S. Giuka. The Sheriff’s Deputy suspected that Giuka was under the in...fluence of alcohol and conducted a roadside DWI investigation which included the performance of standardized field sobriety tests. At the conclusion of the roadside investigation, Giuka was taken into custody for DWI. Giuka was then transported to the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters where Deputy Heather Benjamin of the Jail Division administered a breathalyzer test. The breathalyzer revealed that Giuka had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .18%. A records check revealed that Guika had a previous DWI related conviction in June of 2016. Giuka’s driver’s license was also revoked for a DWI related conviction. Giuka was arrested and charged with felony Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC greater than .18%, felony Driving While Intoxicated, and felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree. The DWI and AUO charges were felonies due to the previous convictions. Giuka was then turned over to Central Booking Deputies at the Livingston County Jail for processing and issued appearance tickets for the charges as the offenses did not qualify for pre-arraignment detention under the NYS Justice Reform Act. Giuka was released to a responsible third party and provided a future court date. Deputy Michael Wade assisted on scene with the investigation.

**MEMBER MONDAY** -Recognizing Your Deputy Sheriffs- Deputy Dylan Bowser has worked with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office for over three years. Deputy Bowser was first hired part time as a Deputy Sheriff in the Correctional Services Bureau in February of 2017. The Bureau encompasses both the Jail Division and the Court Security Division; Deputy Bowser was assigned to the Jail Division. ... Deputy Bowsers hard work and dedication within the Jail Division earned a full time position in February 2019. While working in the Jail Division, Deputy Bowser primarily worked the afternoon shift where he was trained in housing unit operations, rover duties, and was trained as a Booking Deputy handling new intakes into the facility. In February 2020, Dep. Bowser wished to pursue an opportunity to transition over to the Police Services Bureau, which encompasses both the Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations Division. Deputy Bowser did resign his position within the Jail Division and was reassigned to the Patrol Division as a part-time Deputy Sheriff. In February of that year, Deputy Bowser was enrolled in the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy, located in Canandaigua, NY. Following six months of training in all different areas of police work, along with the successful completion of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Field Training Program, Deputy Bowser graduated the academy in August of 2020. The following September, Deputy Bowser was appointed to a full time position within the Patrol Division, at which time he was assigned to the afternoon shift as a Patrol Deputy. Dylan was raised in Dansville, NY, graduating from Dansville High School in 2015. Following high school, Dylan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and volunteered to serve in the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Division where he continues to serve today, holding the rank of Corporal. Dylan is assigned as a vehicle commander and section leader for his platoon. Dylan is also an instructor and evaluator for vehicle crews while training and qualifying on the vehicle mounted weapon systems. When not at work, Dylan enjoys hiking at Letchworth State Park and going for a drive on a nice day. Dylan’s favorite part about working for the Sheriff’s Office is interacting with the community while on patrol. Please join us in recognizing Deputy Dylan Bowser for his service to your Sheriff’s Office, the communities we serve, as well as for his service to our great Country!

With winter coming soon, make sure you clean all of your car windows off for safe vision through all windows. Also clean excess snow and ice off the body of your vehicle paying special attention to head lights, tail lights and license plates. Fleet vehicle 1106 was snow and ice covered this morning. Deputy Faugh made sure his vision was not obstructed before heading out on patrol. Remember to slow down and get to your destination safely.

**Update: Road is now open** ** Road Closure** Please avoid Dewey Hill (The intersection of the State Routes 63 and 20a) as it is closed for a motor vehicle collision investigation.

***UPDATE State Route 63 (Genesee St) in York is back open*** Please avoid the area of Route 63 (Genesee Street) and River Rd in the Town of York as there are Fire/EMS units and Patrols on scene of a 2 car MVC

Livingston County has created a Fleet Maintenance Facility at Livingston County Highway. This was created in an effort to streamline repairs and save the County taxpayers money. All vehicles that the Sheriff's Office purchases, up-fits and maintains are serviced through the Fleet Center. Pictured is one of the new 2020 Chevrolet Tahoes (Fleet# 1117) that is being up fitted to be used as a "slick top" Patrol Services Vehicle. Also pictured is the first black on black subdued lettered STOP DWI Dodge Charger that was put in service a few years ago by the Fleet Center. The members of the Sheriff's Office greatly appreciate the quality work that is performed by the employees at County Highway to keep us safe.

***ROAD CLOSURE*** Federal Rd in the Town of York between Limwood Rd and Anderson Rd will be closed for the day. Emergency traffic can get through

LEICESTER - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports of a fatal motor vehicle crash into a building. On October 27, 2020 at approximately 6:57 am, Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Cuylerville Road and Canandaigua Street for the report of a vehicle that had crashed into a building. Responding units arrived and found that the vehicle involved was well into the building. Both the vehicle and building were fully engulfed in flames with a p...erson trapped inside the vehicle. Bystanders who had arrived prior to emergency personnel had attempted to free the operator but the fire became too much and the building began to collapse. The extreme flames, debris falling and smoke pushed the good Samaritans out of the building. Several firefighters with the Cuylerville, Leicester, Geneseo, York, Mt. Morris, Dansville, Perry, Perry Center, Castile, Nunda, and Caledonia Fire Departments worked diligently to extinguish the flames as members of the Sheriff’s Office investigated the crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle involved was traveling westbound on Cuylerville Road and failed to negotiate a sharp curve in the roadway before striking and entering the building where the vehicle ignited and fire quickly spread to the building. Once the fire was completely extinguished, investigating Sheriff’s Deputies were able to confirm that there was one (1) occupant in the vehicle and that the occupant was the driver and was deceased. The body was transported to the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and has been positively identified as 26 year old Joshua L. Truax of Leicester following a dental comparison. Members of the Sheriff’s Office Command Staff, Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Forensic Identification Unit (FIU), Communications Bureau, and Drone Unit conducted and coordinated the investigation under the command of Patrol Division Acting Captain Ryan Swanson. The Livingston County Fire Coordinator’s Office, Livingston County EMS and the Livingston County Coroner's Office assisted on scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.

**ROBBERY** The Village of Dansville PD with assistance from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that occurred at the B&B Liquor store on Franklin Plaza. The suspect entered the store and then left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect left on foot and is described as a black male, approximately 5'10'', approximately 180 lbs, black hair and was wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, wearing a black mask and carrying a ...green and black umbrella. No weapons were used in this incident. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect please call the Sheriff's Office at 585-243-7100 or 911. You may also leave at tip at 844-LCSO-TIP or at www.livingstoncounty.us/sheriff under the TAKE ACTION - TIP LINE (picture of hat of suspect and suspect)

This morning, Deputy Becky Kane and Deputy Jeff Faugh met with the three year old class at StartWrite Preschool, in Geneseo. The kids and their teachers took a tour of Deputy Kane's patrol vehicle and then Treats were shared with the kids because no Tricks were played on the Deputies!

With the remote learning occurring in our schools, the School Resource Deputies need to be more creative. Deputy Holt took time today to read to Mrs. Gregorious' class. Today he read them the book, "Officer Buckle", via remote learning.

****UPDATE**** Irene has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance LCSO is asking for assistance in locating missing person, Irene H. Thorpe, date of birth 12/24/1963. Irene is a white female, 5’9’’ 135 lbs, black hair, hazel eyes. Last seen wearing a bright pink sweater and black sweatpants. Irene walked away from her residence this morning in York in an unknown direction of travel. If located please call the Sheriff’s Office at 585-243-7100 or 911.